When Peter spontaneously asked Jesus to wash his head and hands as well as his feet, he could hardly have imagined what his head, hands and feet would do in the next few hours. Even less would he have realised what a contrast the head, hands and feet of Jesus would make with his own actions.This study looks at events of the night before Jesus died and compares the actions of the disciples with the calm, controlled and caring way in which Jesus did what needed to be done.It ...

The Japanese advance through Thailand, Malaya and Burma appeared unstoppable and the fate of India looked utterly precarious.The garrison of the Kohima outpost numbering some 1500 British and Indian Army soldiers faced over 13,000 fanatical and previously victorious Japanese troops. The following sixteen days marked the turning point of the war in the Far East thanks to men like Raymond Street who fought with legendary courage and tireless persistence.Raymond was a member of the 4th Battal...

Who is this Jesus anyway? is for anyone who may have heard of Jesus, perhaps thought about him occasionally, or even promised to stop one day to think through who he was (or is) – and what the implications might be – but hasn’t done so. It is also for those who have ‘written him off’ for whatever reason.It takes a brief, honest, uncomplicated look at Jesus, to see what impact he has made and what difference he might make to anyone who is open to what they may find. The boo...

Produced for members of The Salvation Army and non-Salvationists alike, this book conveys what the Army sees as essential or not so essential in its Christian faith and practice, explaining why. It shows how the Army places the highest value on each person's relationship with Jesus Christ, and focuses on the Army's aim of putting itself and its people in God's hands for blessing and service.It reflects on the place and use of specific ceremonies, observances and sacraments in the C...

Robert Street has produced a gem of 365 inspirational stories and thought-provoking insights into what it is like to say ‘yes’ to God and then have a life’s adventure with and for him. Superb at producing beautifully easy reading, he somehow combines this with profound thinking, gleaned through decades of experience and service in The Salvation Army – service that has embraced 50 countries and cultures. His love for God and people shines through, showing clearly why he regards his years of...

The emphasis in this edition is on grace being lived out in the ‘rough and tumble’ of life and as seen in our relationships with other people. This theme is developed in 48 of the daily devotions, while God’s grace is also reflected upon in a three-week study of the Epistle to the Romans.Pentecost is celebrated by a series on how the Holy Spirit’s power and presence affects the lives of Christians.The alphabetical list of names to describe God, begun in the previous edition...

In The Heart of God, every poem says something about Jesus and frequently says something about us too. By bringing to life some encounters and events surrounding the first Easter, the verses explore the heart of God in discerning and challenging ways. They also show how the kind of issues faced by Jesus are still with us today.As well as using the poems for personal daily reflection, sharing them with others in group discussion can give opportunity for further insights.

What does following Jesus now look like? Is it different? Is it essentially the same as always? Or both?Day by Day invites us to look at these things personally and together, focusing on the Call to Mission, ensuring that Jesus and his teaching are always at the heart of our endeavours.Be ReadyA call to prayerA call to holinessA call to be battle-ready – now!Be EngagedA call to serveA call to ...

‘an engrossing narrative, beautifully controlled by a master storyteller' Michael McKernan, Sydney Morning HeraldThe bestselling, acclaimed, authoritative account of one of the most famous battles in Australian military history – now established as a classic.For Australians, Kokoda is the iconic battle of World War II, yet few people know just what happened – and just what our troops achieved. In his bestselling book, Peter FitzSimons tell...

Alistair Urquhart was a soldier in the Gordon Highlanders, captured by the Japanese in Singapore. Forced into manual labor as a POW, he survived 750 days in the jungle working as a slave on the notorious “Death Railway” and building the Bridge on the River Kwai. Subsequently, he moved to work on a Japanese “hellship,” his ship was torpedoed, and nearly everyone on board the ship died. Not Urquhart. After five days adrift on a raft in the South China Sea, he was rescued by a Japanese whalin...

On Paths of Ash is an extraordinary Australian World War II story. Robert and Jack Holman were working-class brothers who found themselves in three of the most horrific experiences of the war. They were interned in Changi prisoner-of-war camp, from where they became prison labourers on the infamous Burma Railway. From there they went as slaves to the coalmines of Japan, close enough to Nagasaki to see the mushroom cloud when the atomic bomb was dropped.This is Robert Holma...

In The Lamb’s Supper, Scott Hahn connects the Catholic Mass with the early Christians’ understanding of the New Testament’s Book of Revelation, explaining that the mystical visions of heaven found in Revelation can shed light on the sacrifice and celebration of the Eucharist. This message helps readers to more fully understand their faith, and the book is widely embraced by readers around the world.With this new companion book, readers—both individuals and groups—now have ...